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Thrift Store Frame Makeover – DIY Home Decor Project Tutorial & Video – Easy for Beginners
Do you ever find frames at the thrift store, but the colors are all wrong? They’re a great bargain, and you can give them a quick...
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Mar 24, 20224 min read
Design Your Own Charcuterie Board – How to Stencil & Seal Wood with Food-Safe Products
Below you’ll find easy step-by-step instructions, plus a full video to follow along. You can watch my Youtube Tutorial by clicking here:...
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Mar 6, 20223 min read
How to Create a Faux Barnwood Finish Tutorial & Video
Farmhouse Makeover – Easy Painted Furniture Project for Beginners For this Nightstand Makeover Tutorial, I walk you through step-by-step...
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Feb 15, 20224 min read
How To Tie-Dye Fabric with Chalk Based Paint – Easy Project Ideas
Get a Tie-Dye Watercolor Look on Fabric using Chalk Based Paint & Water Did you know you can dye fabric with chalk-based paint? The trick...
ajsvintagedesigns
Jan 31, 20223 min read
Vintage Suitcase Makeover- Painting & Adding Dixie Belle's Wildflowers & Butterflies Transfer
I thrifted this suitcase for $7.99 at Goodwill, then transformed it into a showpiece using Dixie Belle’s Chalk Mineral Paint & the new...
ajsvintagedesigns
Dec 20, 20213 min read
How To Decoupage for Beginners – Plus 2 Project Ideas! Tutorial & Video
Decoupage Paper can make anything look like a statement piece. I love making handmade gifts & wall decor, but you can literally decoupage...
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Nov 29, 20215 min read
How To Make Anything into a Chalkboard with Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint – Easy Tutorial & Video
Did you know you can turn any surface into a chalkboard using Chalk Mineral Paint? This was a broken mirror from a dresser. Instead of...
ajsvintagedesigns
Sep 4, 20214 min read
How To Paint Furniture Boho Style! Chippy Paint & Decoupage Tutorial & Video for Beginners
Boho Style painting is great for beginners because it’s quick, easy, & don’t have to worry about being perfect. It’s also the perfect...
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Aug 3, 20214 min read
Sunflower Inspiration Tutorial – 3 Projects using Dixie Belle Transfers & Chalk Mineral Paint
Using the Belles & Whistles Sunflower Transfers by Dixie Belle, I put together 3 Projects with the colors and products to get the look,...
ajsvintagedesigns
Jul 18, 20215 min read
Whimsical Makeover of a Kids Plastic Playset with Chalk Mineral Paint & Transfers
Plastic playsets can get to where they don’t look so new anymore, but you can give them a brand-new look. Or maybe you want to customize...
ajsvintagedesigns
Jun 8, 20215 min read
How to get a Weathered Wood Look using a Blend of Paint and Gel Stain – Tutorial & Video
I scored this Antique Wash Basin that had already been sanded & it’s the perfect thing for a Farmhouse Makeover. I want to teach you how...
ajsvintagedesigns
May 24, 20214 min read
How To Paint Leather, Fake Leather, & Vinyl – No Sanding! Video & Tutorial
Do you have an old Leather Ottoman, or Fake Leather Chair that needs some TLC? Or maybe a thrift store find you want to flip or customize...
ajsvintagedesigns
May 15, 20214 min read
DIY Dog Bowl Feeding Station! Tutorial & Video with Dixie Belle Paint & Transfers
We gave my Son a puppy for Christmas, and her favorite game is tipping over food and water bowls. I googled all the advice on how to stop...
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Apr 6, 20213 min read
The New Best Dang Brush and La Petite Brushes from Dixie Belle
Are you curious about the new brushes being released today from Dixie Belle ? There are 2 new brushes being released: The Best Dang...
ajsvintagedesigns
Mar 17, 20212 min read
Sealing Dark Colors
One of the biggest struggles people have with protecting their hand painted furniture (when using dark colors) is applying a streak free...
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Apr 7, 20204 min read
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